Rickoza Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Thought I'd start a thread for what is an absolutely crucial game if we are to be serious about taking third this season. Saint Johnstone have been playing well all season and whilst we haven't been hitting the heights often, we've kept up there. How does everyone see this going, and who would you start with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'Wellfan 2k7 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Altered Squad for me (as mentioned in the Hibs thread) and we'll hopefully win by the single goal. 1-2 'Well win. Higgy double. One of which is a pen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwellhighland Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Even with our outstanding away form I can't see us getting a win here, St Johnstone are getting some great results right now and we all know our form past few matches. Would be absolutely delighted with a point to stop them closing the gap but can't see it. I see early price on St Johnstone is 7/4! Well worth a punt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEWELL Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 They're playing well we aint and we're so due a defeat. We're 4 points ahead of them..Will be one after saturday. . Having said that i've been known to be crap at predicting Well games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeboy Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Would go for: -----------------------Randolph-------------------------- Hateley----Hutchinson-----Craigan-----Hammell --------------Jennings--------Lasley-------------------- Daley---------------Hughes-----------------Law -----------------------Higdon------------------------------- Not one to be overly critical, but Humphrey hasn't had a good game since East End Park so I'd keep him on the bench, along with Murphy. Having both of their pace to come off the bench could be a decent option too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 1-1 (Higdon) and I'll take it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wellfan1984 Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Think we'll win rather easy. 3-1 - Higdon x2 and Lasley (if fit). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 It will be a tight game we will be in our silver strips and the huge traveling 'Well support will be chanting... "TWO One to the Motherwell! TWO one to the Motherwell! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kmcalpin Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Am I right in thinking that SM thought that Keith Lasley would be out of action for a fortnight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobey_Dosser Posted December 3, 2011 Report Share Posted December 3, 2011 Think Las is hoping to be back. Lomas has got off to a fine start but I think St Johnstone will continue to be better on the road than they are at home. Time for us to put in a performance after a series of poor shows.. Humphrey out Lasley in, with Law playing in a front 3 alongside Higdon and Murphy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelmaninOZ Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 When does Clancy come back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browni Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 When does Clancy come back? He was on the bench on Friday night so is obviously available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 For all our faults at home were good on the road ,so i wont be surprised if we take something from this game . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
postiejim Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 This match is on bbc alba next Saturday night . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 0-0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TvTotherwell Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Think we'll win rather easy. 3-1 - Higdon x2 and Lasley (if fit). didn't mean to click negative post. 3-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_P Posted December 4, 2011 Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 At this point I'm finding this a really difficult one to call. There are a number of variables in it for me. St Johnstone will clearly be going into this one in fine fettle with some excellent recent form. I would certainly bite your hand off for four out of six from Ibrox and Tynecastle when we go there in a couple of weeks for example. But they are ofcourse at home and as we know ourselves that's a different kettle of fish entirely. Have St Mirren and Dunfermline both not gone there and beaten them this season? And there's the new manager factor too, so clearly there will be a bit of expectancy if not pressure for them to deliver. I also hope for some complacency after the game at Fir Park earlier in the season too. From our side, we've been dogged and determined for the most part if not always swashbuckling in our play, particularly on the road and whilst our home form has attracted some criticism it remains the case that here we are into December with Saints the only non-Old Firm team to have beaten us. So whilst Saints will be a challenge it is no less difficult that going to the likes of Paisley, Easter Road, Tannadice, Inverness and Pittodrie and registered wins so we shouldn't be going there with any apprehension. No prediction but I'll probably look on this as I do most away games in the SPL. Would love a win but won't turn up my nose at a draw, and that'll be an especially useful result if it does come to fruition given that it would keep them a little at arms length. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickoza Posted December 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2011 Saint Mirren won there 2-0 and then 1-0 in the space of four weeks. No reason why we can't considering our outstanding away form. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finlay Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 St Johnstone don't have the best of records either with called off matches (if the crap weather keeps up) so this could be in doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 But they are ofcourse at home and as we know ourselves that's a different kettle of fish entirely. Have St Mirren and Dunfermline both not gone there and beaten them this season? St Johnstone - Dunfermline was one of the worst games I've seen this season. Haber and Sheridan bumbling about up front was pretty depressing to watch on the whole. Sandaza wasn't fit and came on for 20 minutes, easily making them a better threat going forward. Sheridan, Haber and Sandaza all seem to be in a bit of form, even Finnigan doing a fair shift is working well for them. Going to be a properly tough game, hopefully a good 'un as well, and hopefully one I'll actually get to (and see 90 minutes of!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yir Elder Posted December 5, 2011 Report Share Posted December 5, 2011 This is potentially a very very tough game, given the form they're in. Lomas has picked up where McInnes left off and Saints are a very useful side indeed. That said we've been prolific on the road, so perhaps they'll be feeling as apprehensive as us about Saturday! Team-wise I wouldn't change much, although if Las is fit I'd have him back in the starting X1. A diamond midfield might work here, given how they dominated us in that area at Fir Park in September. With that in mind, here's my line-up: ------------------------------------------------------------Randolph-------------------------------------------------------- Hateley-------------------------Hutchinson-----------------------------Craigan--------------------------Hammell ------------------------------------------------------------Jennings--------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------Hughes----------------------------------Lasley---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------Law------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------Higdon-----------------------------------Murphy--------------------------------------- That line-up combined with our usual away form should be good enough to collect at least a point. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weesacs Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 if we are going to start playing with 4 in midfield, then Nicky Law needs to be more disciplined - he cant keep roaming to the other side of the park - he done that way too often against Hibs and left Hammel exposed but i like Peter's team! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
well_nuts Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 wee bit worried about this game as they are in some form at the moment. Would love to see us get a point out it but think we will lose by a goal 2-1 them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superwell87 Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Not too confident about this one, given St Johnstone are currently in good form. I will settle for a point at the moment. 2-2, with Higdon getting both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzer Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 Jennings--------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------Hughes----------------------------------Lasley---------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------Law------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------Lawless---------------------Daley--------------------------------------- Keep the normal back four, Drop Humphrey and Murphy and Higdon, this line up will will provide a pacey counter attackng option, with quick ball through the middle of the park, with the pace of Hughes and Lasley, and the obvious threat in the air from Daley. This line up will provide plenty of crosses, no missed passes, Technical Ability, Pace and lots of tracking back and good tactical movement off the ball to free up space for the free scoring midfielders. And more importantly no Passengers. Ill look forward to the De-brief at 1730 hrs Saturday night! St Johnstone 1- Motherwell 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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